Question 1: At its peak, the Maratha Empire established a protectorate over the Mughal emperor and paramountcy over the numerous Rajput chieftains of ________, Rajasthan, Central India and elsewhere.
Question 8: Since then, ________ has witnessed heavy presence of Maratha ministers or officials (which comprises 25% of the state) in the Maharashtra state government, local municipal commissions, and panchayats.
Question 9: Different Maratha (also called as Rastriks or Maha-rathis or Mahrattas) rulers during Medieval period (before 12th century) include Satavahana and ________.
Question 10: At times, Maratha and Kunbi have claimed ________ standing, based on clan names linking them with Rajput clans and historical medieval dynasties.